Childcare Program Director Job Description Purpose of Position: Sophia’s Hearth Family Center Childcare Director is responsible for all aspects of the childcare program. This position assumes responsibility for the day to day operation of the childcare program including relationships with staff and families, enrollment, licensing and compliance, scheduling of staff and evaluation of staff performance. This position includes direct care of children within the childcare program. Areas of Responsibilities: The responsibilities of the Childcare Director include but are not limited to the following:                 Implements and is responsible for all applicable regulations and procedures regarding health and safety of children and their environment based upon state of New Hampshire requirements. Responsible for making sure all childcare employees meet all New Hampshire state licensing /credentialing requirements and that the center has up to date documentation for those requirements on file. Establishes procedures for health, illness, and emergency needs. Sustains a healthy social community for childcare staff. Ensures adequate staffing to meet needs of children and licensing requirements, including adequate substitution resources to meet needs for emergencies, illness, and vacation time. Develops position descriptions, supervises and assesses staff’s work, capacity to maintain healthy collegial relationships. Sustains a healthy social community for parents. Maintains respectful and supportive individual relationships with parents and prospective parents through effective communication in person, via phone and email, in handbooks, and program outreach materials. Mediates concerns between staff and parents. Supports staff in developing daily, weekly, seasonal rhythms and program content for the children’s experiences. Plan, schedule and lead staff meetings. Supervises planning of menus for all meals. Envisions professional development experiences for staff members. Provides orientation for new staff members and provides orientation for new families in collaboration with staff. Oversees childcare program budget. Develops the year’s calendar.     Supervises ordering of supplies for meals and other needs Performs other special functions as appropriate or assigned. Suitably attired. Attendance/Punctuality. Qualifications  Have a deep love for building supportive relationships with parents, for young children, and for working in a collaborative relationship with colleagues.  Be trained in Waldorf early childhood education and meet all current WECAN membership guidelines; have completed, be enrolled in, or willing to participate in the Center’s own training program.  Have one year of administrative experience in early childhood programs.  Meet all DHHS requirements for education, training and experience.  Meet the requirements of Health and Safety, including Red Cross certification in First Aid and CPR.  Have a minimum of three years of experience in direct care for children from birth to age five in Waldorf education.  Be committed to both ongoing training in Sophia's Hearth Family Center professional development programs and a reflective practice. The Childcare Director reports to the center Director, and works collaboratively with the staff of Sophia’s Hearth Family Center. This is a full time, salaried position based on 100%. Hours generally take place between 7:30 and 5:30 pm, Monday through Fridays, with an occasional weekend, or evening work required.